Conflict Resolution

ABA Dispute Resolution Conference April 7-9, 2016

Conflict Resolution

ABA Dispute Resolution Conference April 7-9, 2016

The ABA Dispute Resolution Section Spring Conference is always a highlight.  For 2016 it's being held in New York City, making it real easy for me.  The breadth and scope of the topics are, as usual, phenomenal, making this event consistently the Class Act of the ADR year. ...

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Courts|Mediation

Failure to Mediate Held as Ground for Summary Judgment

Courts|Mediation

Failure to Mediate Held as Ground for Summary Judgment

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Nevada addresses the question whether a party's ignoring a provision in a commercial contract requiring mediation prior to commencing litigation may be grounds for dismissal of the action.  In MB America, Inc. v. Alaska Pacific Leasing Company, the court said it was,...

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Conflict Resolution|Europe|International|Teaching

International Dispute Resolution in London

Conflict Resolution|Europe|International|Teaching

International Dispute Resolution in London

Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers, reserved a spot in their NPR show "Car Talk" for what they called the Shameless Commerce Division.  I'm taking a page from their book by bringing your attention to a CLE event that is quite special -- five mornings in London during the week...

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